After years of delighting audiences with her quirky comedic roles, Reno 911! alum Kerri Kenney-Silver takes on a deeply personal and emotional character in Netflix’s ensemble drama The Four Seasons. Playing Anne — a reserved woman confronting midlife transformation — Kenney-Silver ventures into fresh dramatic territory, earning early awards buzz and critical acclaim.
“You meet her in one place where she thinks her bed is made,” Kenney-Silver explains. “And then to get to play that moment of realization… it’s just a dream as an actor.”
Based on the 1981 Alan Alda film, The Four Seasons follows a group of six lifelong friends — portrayed by a powerhouse cast including Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Steve Carell, and Kenney-Silver — as they gather for seasonal reunions. Each episode reflects on aging, friendship, love, loss, and the unpredictable nature of change.
First-Day Nerves and Real Connection
Despite her vast experience, Kenney-Silver recalls being nervous on her first day of filming. Surrounded by a star-studded cast, she confessed her anxiety after the first take — only to find solidarity in their shared vulnerability.
“I just blurted out, ‘I’m really nervous,’ and everyone — Steve, Colman, Will — all said, ‘Yeah.’ It instantly dissolved that imposter syndrome,” she says.
A Pivotal Turn: The Death of Nick
Midway through the season, the narrative takes a dramatic twist: the sudden death of Carell’s character, Nick. The loss deeply impacted both the characters and cast members.
“I gasped and cried while reading the script,” Kenney-Silver admits. “When we did the Zoom table read, it felt like we had lost a real family member. It was such a bold, brilliant move for the story.”
Filming Across the Seasons
The show’s authentic feel is enhanced by filming in real locations — from New York’s Vassar College to Puerto Rico’s warm coasts.
“Puerto Rico was our ‘summer’ shoot, though we filmed it in December. It felt like summer camp — the most magical place,” she recalls.
A standout scene involved the cast jumping off a boat into a lake in upstate New York. Despite freezing water and heavy costumes, Kenney-Silver calls it a moment of pure joy.
“The joy on our faces? Totally real. We got out of the water and said, why don’t we do stuff like this more often?”
Looking Ahead to Season Two
With a second season confirmed, fans are eager to know where the story will head. Kenney-Silver jokingly suggests Italy.
“I really want to meet Claude’s family,” she laughs. “But honestly, I’m just happy to go anywhere with this group.”
While The Four Seasons marks a clear shift in Kenney-Silver’s career, her humility remains unchanged.
“The audition felt like a win. Not getting fired felt like a win. The audience response? Still feels like a win.”
Her journey from comedy icon to layered dramatic performer is a testament to her range — and the transformative power of storytelling.
